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Dulwich College

The advancement of education of children for the benefit of the public by: a) the conduct at Dulwich of a day and boarding school for boys which may include a preparatory department, and if thought fit, the provision of a pre-preparatory school for boys and girls; and b) the provision and support of other educational institutions and activities in Dulwich and elsewhere in the United Kingdom.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of education of children for the benefit of the public by: a) the conduct at Dulwich of a day and boarding school for boys which may include a preparatory department, and if thought fit, the provision of a pre-preparatory school for boys and girls; and b) the provision and support of other educational institutions and activities in Dulwich and elsewhere in the United Kingdom.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£59,441,011
Latest Expenditure
£61,125,339

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 84.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,764,646
Charitable Activities £45,833,613
Other Trading £8,101,942
Investments £1,134,627
Other Income £4,278,301

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £51,616,902
Raising Funds £6,664,853
Governance £87,007
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £2,843,584

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£59,441,011
£61,125,339£51,616,902£146,900,586£3,335,326639 / 500
2024
£57,319,775
£53,687,297£48,398,656£142,577,392£32,134,312629 / 500
2023
£52,781,109
£49,445,532£44,539,518£103,302,372£0480 / 500
2022
£48,386,084
£46,875,518£42,538,822£97,583,305£0477 / 500
2021
£44,442,220
£43,582,695£40,017,907£80,412,681£0469 / 500

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dulwich College

What does Dulwich College do?

The advancement of education of children for the benefit of the public by: a) the conduct at Dulwich of a day and boarding school for boys which may include a preparatory department, and if thought fit, the provision of a pre-preparatory school for boys and girls; and b) the provision and support of other educational institutions and activities in Dulwich and elsewhere in the United Kingdom.

How much income did Dulwich College report in 2025?

Dulwich College reported total income of £59.44m and reported expenditure of £61.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dulwich College registered as a charity?

Dulwich College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 December 2012 as charity number 1150064. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Dulwich College?

Dulwich College is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Adrian James Carr. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dulwich College operate?

Dulwich College operates in Southwark, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Dulwich College a registered charity?

Yes — Dulwich College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150064.

Details

Address
DULWICH COLLEGE
DULWICH COMMON
LONDON
SE21 7LD
Registration Date
5 December 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5033089
Charity Number
1150064

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Trustees

Dr Adrian James Carr Chair
Benjamin Stephen DEAN
Catherine Helen Polli
DAVID JOHN PARFITT
Dr Alexander Teytelboym
Dr Malik Jonathan Ramadhan
Fionnuala Kennedy
Fowler Karen Mary
Fred Dzidzor BINKA
Howard Robert Kerr BA, MBA
Also governs 2 other charities
Keri John Elborn
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Kirsty Rutter
Randa Hanna
Timothy John Pethybridge

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